I agree there are many variables to consider. I'm not suggesting any 'written in stone' rule, just a partial rethinking of 'team' load vs 'solo' load, suggesting they are all just loads to be considered on the merits of locations and timing without artificial labels attached.
To be clearer, hopefully, I'm thinking more of a load offer received at 0900 to p/u 42 miles away by 1030 for 217 loaded miles with a decent fsc delivering by 1530 and ending in a decent area. A solo knows that's probably their entire day until the 10 hour break is over. A team could deliver that and be available by 1530 or so to get a 1700-1800 p/u going to wherever. The same team could sit in the original location until 1800 before getting a "team" load. Some money during the day vs $0 waiting.
It's possible the next load out from the shipper city could be 350-400 miles. Still not a "team" load but now a decent day for a solo instead of one that maybe just pays the payment. I realize it could all work out differently too. I also realize all the previously mentioned variables have to be considered as well.
Certainly no team has any obligation to think about if they might be helping out a solo unless they happen to own both vehicles. Conversely, they have no right to complain about being offered an available load that isn't a "team" load. There's no such thing. There are only loads. Perhaps there's a company out there that classifies loads as 'solo' and 'team' but I've never heard of them. Unless the company does then every load that a truck is qualified to carry should be offered to the truck. They all need to be covered by someone.
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To be clearer, hopefully, I'm thinking more of a load offer received at 0900 to p/u 42 miles away by 1030 for 217 loaded miles with a decent fsc delivering by 1530 and ending in a decent area. A solo knows that's probably their entire day until the 10 hour break is over. A team could deliver that and be available by 1530 or so to get a 1700-1800 p/u going to wherever. The same team could sit in the original location until 1800 before getting a "team" load. Some money during the day vs $0 waiting.
It's possible the next load out from the shipper city could be 350-400 miles. Still not a "team" load but now a decent day for a solo instead of one that maybe just pays the payment. I realize it could all work out differently too. I also realize all the previously mentioned variables have to be considered as well.
Certainly no team has any obligation to think about if they might be helping out a solo unless they happen to own both vehicles. Conversely, they have no right to complain about being offered an available load that isn't a "team" load. There's no such thing. There are only loads. Perhaps there's a company out there that classifies loads as 'solo' and 'team' but I've never heard of them. Unless the company does then every load that a truck is qualified to carry should be offered to the truck. They all need to be covered by someone.
Leo Bricker, 73's K5LDB, OOIDA Life Member 677319
Owner, Panther trucks 5508, 5509, 5641
Highway Watch Participant, Truckerbuddy
EO Forum Moderator
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Support the entire Constitution, not just the parts you like.
